BUILDINGS REQUIRED
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
try, and information of the fact is given to te perhaps not altogether unjustly; but however constituted authorities, lus departure can be much they may wish each man to make his prevented until he meet his obligations. Such, house, his caalle, or however eager they may MILITARY PURPOSES. Tur Respective Officers of the Ordnance we believe, is the practice in civilized countries, be, to scrutinise the claims of others to an and among mercantile people, but Hongkong, admission to their table, on an occasional Department, are still open to receive TENDERS in may respects an exception to those places as the present, distinctions other than those of from Merchants or others, for the hire of which are unsally denominated civilized, is personal character, will be forgotten. At home Buildings for Military purposes, both as regards QUARTERS FOR OFFICERS and STORAGE also an exception in this particular, as it appears the best blood of the lead who by the way that malgre bills of lading, new harbour regu have generally the least prule, or rather self FOR PUBLIC Stones ↑ and comprising Build- ings which are now to let, or which may belations, a Marine Magistrate, or a Supreme concent-do not hesitate meeting on friendly come available for occupation within a short Court, Shipmasters can heave up their anchor terms with those who are many grades be-
when they please, and carry good deliverable neath them in society, period.
at Hongkong to Whampoa, u port in the domi-- the fictitious distinctions of prosperity, or even nions of the Emperor of China, and the owner of birth, mar the kindly ntentions of the Gen of these goods may consider biruself lucky of tlemen, who are thus endeavouring promote. he get them on paying an additional freight hilarity, innocent enjoyment, and good feeling from the ship to the port where she was bound among the few European denizens of this dis-
tant colony. to land them.
*⠀⠀⠀ Office of Ordnance 2 {
23rd October, 1844.
NOTICE
New advertisements, will be received, until 4 O'Clock, on the earnings previous to publi- cation, viz: Tuesdays and Fridays.
LATEST, DATES.
Oct. Aug 1 Nov, 28
Of course it is not for us to tell the Marine Ma- gistrate what his duties are, and how he should act when a complaint is made that a ship is about leaving the harbour, the Master of said ship refus- BISUATORE Deo. 19 ing to land goods in direct violation of an agree MANILA
Jany.
ment testified by his signature to a bill of lading CRUSAN Feby 4
his experience, (the Magistrate's) and the know Is SHANGRA Jany. Nov, 28 Foochow yoo Jnny. 28 ledge of law he must have acquired during the years he has been on the bench will enable him to act under the circumstances as fair dealing and equity demands at least it is to be sup-
Oct. 18
ENGLAND
UNITED STATES.
CALOUTTA
BOMBAY
SYDNEY
MADRAS BATAVIA
Sept. 29 Nov. 23
ANDY Jany.
neither we believe will
Considering the advantages which this har- bour offers for boat sailing--the national and manly character of the amusement, and its in- vigorating influences, after an oppressive summer, it may be anticipated, that next winter will see a Hongkong Yacht Club organised, with its regattas, balls, and other entertainments The present want of a public hall, will then pro bably bo supplied, and an occasional public as sembly, or ball, will not interfere with the accu pations of the one sex, and it is a mark of atten
THE FRIEND OF CHINA, posed so--and of he has not power to prevention which the other may fairly claim
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 121 1845.
NOTICE~A Mail for England via Singapore and Hombay per clipper schooner "Zoe," will be closed at this Offico at 3. Thursday 13. Instant
A Mail for Singapore & Calcutta per H. M. Ship Wolf" will be closed at this Office at 5 p. M. Thursday 13th Inst.
Post Office, Victoria,
10th February, 1815.
CHUSAN
Our advices from this Island are to the 4th inst. It is reported that, a formidable rebellion has broke out in Formosa and is spreading over the Fokien district The Tartar government at Peking, are apprehensive of a general revolt throughout the empire, and are building numerous strong forts in commanding positions.
The current believe is that the Chinese Manda- rines will resume jurisdiction over Chasan; but that foreigners will be allowed to remain, also a garrison of British troops for their protection-such an opinion was prevalent among the native.s
The, Harlequin had been on a mud bank in Gough's passage, and at one time it was doubtful whether she would be got off before the highest spring tides, she passed Chusan however on the 4th on her way to Shanghae. The Tory from Singapore was also ashore at the entrance of the Woosung river, and will have to discharge her cargo.
VESSELS IN HARBOUR 3RD FEBRUARY. Lynx, Hellas, Don Juan, Snipe, Thamas Crisp, Syed Khan, William Hughes and Steamer Medusa.
MACAO.
i
The programine of Friday's races is as fol. lowe. -
ROYAL NAVAL BEGATTA, HONGKONG,
GATA,
FAIDAY: 14TH: FEBRUARY 1845 REFEREE, UMPIRE.
STEWARDS,
First Prize, 23 Dollapa.
Captain BRUCE.
Captain GRAHAM.
Captain MUNDY,
Captain LYSTER. Captain GIFFARD. Captain CALDWELL. Lieut. WILSON,
FIRST RACE
Ercond Prize, 17 D. llars.
Nanies.
Our Fanny,
Go
Jem Along Go Ahead, How's Your Mothor, 2
Faz,
the departure of ships sailing with cargo on board deliverable here then one of the chief duties of his office is if no avail, and the sooner we are relieved from the expense of an official appointment which is only one in name tho better. The duties of Harbour Master and Marine Magistrate are important duties, and do not solely consist in signalizing ships enter ing the harbour, or settling squabbles between Masters of vessels and disorderly seamen-so far as the first of these is concerned any man from before the mast, if he kept sober, would be perfectly qualified, and the second could be dealt with before the ordinary police court as is usual in other countries. If our ideas are cor- rect, the Marine Magistrate is bound to protect the Merchant as well as the seamen he is bound to punish the Shipmaster, who would break faith, as he would any other person who does so, or at least upon application being made, detain the ship until the matter is settled legally, or security given for losses sustained by the non-fulfillment of the contract. Ac
urding to our old fashioned notions such ap. would be his mode of procedure, but it pears not. Ho has no power to detain the ship-no power to punish her Master-no pow- or to enforce delivery of the goods-no pow- er to do anything-In short his duties are so cir cumscribed that, it is difficult to say what they are; his power so lunited that, it is questionable whether he has any power at all." There re- quires some remedy for this evil-we hear of Rice a perishable commodity, being carried to Whampoa and thero detained to the serious loss of the consignee, the same with Saltpetre, with metals and with manufactured goods. If the Ma- rine Magistrate cannot protect the community of Hongkong from such grievions hardships, if not positive frauds, surely the Chief Justice can do so on proper application being made. We are told that he cannot, but we do not believe the Pride of Kildare, assertion-our informant must be in error. Ifis Honour as a mercantile lawyer is not unknown, Gipsy, and the binding nature of bills of lading must be familiar to him, as well as the imperative necessity that exists for enforcing them. It is to be hoper that, the question will brought to issus that is, that application will be made to the court to detain the first ship that attempts Thietto, leaving the harbour having goods on board for Hongkong,
Flirt,
Nix my Dolly, Running Rein, Nigger,
Third Prize, 13 Dollars, Ships
Fourth Prize,
6. Dollars.
*Colours. [Horizontal. White and fted Blue. Red Burgeo
{White Croaz
Blue
{Red Cross, Death's head &
Cutter,
Agincourt,
2
1 Cützer,
Castor,
I Cutter,
Iris
Cutter, Wolf, Gutter, Vixen, Cutter
Proserpine, White Flag
Grass Hanes-* [Cornet White. White Carnet
[Rad (toso. White Flag
Whito Fing
fited Cross [Blue Cross.
(Wolf's head.
SECOND RACK
Third Prize, Faurth
16 Dollore. Ships.
First Prize, Second Prize, 32 Dollars.24 Dollars, Names,
Mystery
Norma
Dare Devil,
Shamrock,
Io our last insue, we were scarcely correct In stating that several robbers had been shot by the guard at Macao. It now appears that a party of Chin Chew men had taken up their quarter in the campo, where they erected mat houses, supposed to be for gambling and other disreputable purposes. The authorities of Macao, warned them to leave, their settle ment there without permission being illegal; no heed however was taken of the intimation, and it was therefore determined to drive them off by force of arms and destroy the buildings. A body of Portuguese soldiers, were sent for the purpose aided by the slaves, belonging to the public service, all well armed, The Chin Chew men were nothing daunted; armed with swords and pikes they stood their ground
The source from which all these incon- sly, firmly, and on the close approach of the mili tary, attacked them vigorously, cutting one man veniences proceeds, is to be traced to the office severely and causing the others, to fall back. of the ship broker at home, who so long as he The officer in charge, from the accounts we can fill her, eares nothing for the trouble have received, showed a lock of decision, if not which she may experience hore, or the loss of courage, but his second in command gave which the shippers incur by their goods being the word to fire, and a deadly volley was poured detained on board. A large proportion of the into the assailants, killing several and wound-vessels engaged in this trade, are under charter ing many. There are various statements as to the number of killed, varying from three to ten, and though the precise number of wound ed are unknown, they must from their proximity to the fire, be considerable,
Varmint,
Jane,
Barge,
Prize, 8 Dollars." Coloure
Navy blueFlag, with gold Crown in centre, and the motto Vi vat Regina
Agincourt, over the Crown,
Castor
* Barge,
Pinnace, j Barge,
Pinnace,
Barge
Pinance,
Pinnare Vixen, Pinnaco, Wolf,
THIRD RACE
First Prize
13 Dollars, Names
Names
1st Chg Is! Gas Green Gig.
Tris
and the Hong- kong under.
Tartan Flag
with Yellow --Lin in Corner, Egytian Flag. White Burgee
Red Star.
Yellow-
[Red Cross,
1.-For Wherries; a pair of sculls, Messts. H. Smith and Morrow, podj
2-Two Oars, Messrs. H. Smith and Chapman. tandan; Messrs. H. Smith, W. P. Living3. tone and Douglas,
4th-For Gige-Mr. Murrow's hoat, beating the Consulate boat by a length and a half.
5th-Sailing boats, Mr. Gray's Norma won by 2 min. 36 having received an allowance of 12, Per Cent against Mr. Forbes boat.
F. SPRING.
Do
September,
6 Dec
adurch,
February,
13 June.
April,
May,
August
ude,
4 Яept,"
July,
7 October,
August,
Nov
Il 92
9 August,
9
C 69, 11 Sept,
B.
84
93 10 Dec
97 22 Dec ba-Oct
Averago 104 ||-
Average
919
Averago
122da.
B.
January,
Noyember,
100000
081633io do.
B.
Days,
¡December,
October,
Left England.
Fely. 10 March
Arrived in China 1840. DATE OF ARRIVAL OF THE OVERLAND MAILS IN CHINA, DURING THE YEARS 1810 TO 1814.
13ado.
to May,
la do.
S. 94 12 Sept.,
C128 13 March D1324 31 Jany, Days China 1811.
°C) 115214 May, B1007 June, 00 123 July, 29 18 do.
12513 April,
93
28 October,
12. 118. 23 Jany. 0.119 18 Feby,"
054 do. B1791 Angust,
8. 74 122 June,
B. 94 a do. C. 996 May, C 160 18 April, 0510 March,
China 1842. Arrived in
8-109 27.0 C. 84 7. Nov.
Daya, China 1843, 11, 8810 July,
C. 91 B7919 dol
B103-16 do.
€ 1067 Feby 14 June,
4 May,
16 March
3 Jany,
Arrived in
B.687 Sept B. 61 25 August,
Days.
8100 20 March 4.95 14 Feby, 9020 Jany., B
China 1844.Days.
B. 65
B. 93 B.63 21 Sept., B. 8014 Augush
20,/ 200
Average
8. October,
15th November arrived 30th January 1844, per "Steamer? via Bonbay.
D. is direct-C. by way of Calcutta, B. by Bombay,-8. for Steamer,-M. by Madras,
Farish news September do. 15th do 1815, per "Deuia" via Staawich Island.
814
Average
8 Jany...
74
6 July,
69, S
Pop ··LL. 06.
-S 60
4 April,
87
14 May,
8. 9
H. 106
110
SEIPPING INTELLIGENDE.
ARRIVED.
3ft pattiv
FEBRUARY 8-Surge, Burnett, Whampoa.
8-Lord Elphins one, Crawford, #hampon 9-Jeremiah, Garnett, Davis, Whampo
10-Snipe, Redille, Chusan.
11-Thoms Crisp, Melcalf, Chusan,
SAILED,A
FenRUARY 8-Zec, Miller, Bombay.
8-Mary Ann, Webb, White, Liverpool 9--Mohaich, Fegusson, Whampoa. 10-Congress, Hayes, Manila.
11-Royue Alice, Hall, Whampoa.
1-Beulah, Munro, Whampoa
11-Jeremiah Garnett, Davis, London,
11-Thoms Crisp, Metcalf, Macao.
11-Lord Elphinstone, Crawford, Madras.
VESSELS IN VICTonia Hargova,
Green Corner [F. M. §. Agincourt, Capt. Bruce, beasing the flag
[with Hary.
White Comet of Real Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrang, C. b.
[Thistle, H. M. S. Custor, Capt. Graham.
Blur, Red
[Cross
Red Flag, Blae
Second Prize,
2. Dullars.
"Ships,"
[Cros
Colours,
(Harp in centra. Agincourt, Green Flag with Castor, Red Burgee. Agincour, White ornot
Inslue boder,
H. M. S. Iris, Capt. Mundy.
H. M. S. Wolf, Com. Caldwell.
H. C. Str. Proserpine, Com. Heugh.
H. M. Str. Vixen, Gifford
Minden, Master Commanding Wellington, Clospita
and Store Ship.
Surge, 574, Burnett. Sarah, EspinassË. Hazeppa, Fraser.
| Julie (Sw.), Brasovit. Warlock, Jauneey. Rob Roy, 350 White.
Jardine Matheson & Co.
do.
do.
dir.
do.
Murrow & Co.
Fletcher & Ca.
T, Gemmell & Ca
Yonge Quene, 85, MetNally. Clarissa, 333, White, W. & Linnet, 100, Emery & Frazer. Amazon. Habbatus Chusan, 406, Laindon
Colours. WhiteField with Admiral's crest Christian, Thomas.l Green Burgée Geo Buckham, Sim,
White Star Earl Powis, Robt, Wilson, Grinin in Blue Isabella Anna,
ffici
FOURTH RACE, Peiza Ladica Cup,
The Ships Galley Agine unt,
Galley, Castor,
Galley, --- Iris,. This Race to be pulled by Officers of the Squadron, ukimia sua to FIFTH RACE, SIZ 85
Same Galleys with their respective Creus,
Fast Prize
Second Prize.
7 Dullais,
Beauty,
for the run out; they receive goods for Hong- Pyke, kong or Whampoa, and these goods are bundled Gem, into the hold promisciously-portiaps of a ship- ment of twenty bales, one half may be under the main hatch, the other in the after hold-goods for Hongkong are possibly in the bottom of In directing attention to a system of an. the ship, those for Canton on the top. The Gulnare, noyance, which has caused, and continues to consequence of all this is that, when vessels ar- cause much loss and inconvenience to parties rive, it is found difficult without great delay to Pluck, having goods imported from Europe or else get at the goods, which according to bills of where we trust our observations will not a fading, they are bound to deliver, and they together pass unnoticed by those whose duty proceed to Whampoa with them on board, The extent to it is to remedy the evil complained of. It is none saying them nay.
which this evil has grown, will it is to be hoped, an almost daily complaint by the consignees lead to a remonstrance from parties here, with of goods, that though bills of lading are ac instructions to their friends, not to ship by cepted by the Shipmaster as deliverablo at Hongkong, yet in defiance of this, when it vessels chartered, or owned by parties who are is difficult to get at the goods, the vessel notorious for their neglect of all interests ex- proceeds to Canton, where she lays for weeks, cept their own. They get the freight paid at and in some instances months elapse be home and say let the consignee for the goods fore they are delivered at Hongkong, and and the consignee for the ship, fight it out not unfrequently before this is done the market and they are the more indifferent, knowing is lost. No man engaged in commerce need that heretofore, the laws of the colony have not be told that a bill of lading is of the nature of protected the former. any other promissory note that is it most be met at maturity, and the obligations it contains Friday will be quite a gala day in Hongkong; fulfilled, without leaving to the maker any the Officers of 11. M. Ship Agincour have option in the matter.The Captain agrees to invited all the beauty and fashion" on board deliver a certain number of bales in a particular to witness races by the boats belonging port, within such a time of his arrival as may to the various she of the squadron, to be fol- be customary, and until he discharges this obli-lowed by a soirée Dansante. This is the first gation we opine that he is not entitled to a attempt that has been made to bring together port-clearance and if he refuses to do so, he the various little coteries, into which society has lays himself, owners and ship open to a legal formed itself, and it is to be hoped that the party prosecution, An overdue bill, or an overdue well pass with that cordiality of feeling, which full of lading may be placed on the same foot will be pleasing alike to the guests and their en- ing; if there is reason to suppose that, the party tertainers. Our countrymen in China,are accused who makes either is about to leave the coune of being unsocial in their disposition, and
13 Dollars,
~ SIXTH RACECOME A
☎ Dared Gigs pulled by 2nd clasa Bore,
Sceond Prize; First Prize,
A Dallas. Course From Flag Ship round 2 Launches, moored off Kellets Island and Back, Lase
Referee's decision to be final on all points/ Buals to start by Gun from the Flag Ship, Winning Boat to be announced by dito,
Haste to the Wedding... Signal for coming to the Post by Bugle playing
A Lottery for Ladies for the distrubation of Prizes, will be drawn for previous to the first Boat Roces
Barges and Pinnaces to pay 83 entrance, other Boats 3 Rupees. Every Boat not coming to the Starting Pest to pay half forteit extra.
From the Hongkong Register. CANTON REGATTA.-- -We have not received so full an account as we hoped to lay before our Readers but the prizes were awarded as follows:-
Alligator, Cook.
Muerieur & Co, Dent & Co. Diram & Co...
Hegan & Co. Fischer Willis &Co. Beard & Cn.. N. Duus,
Brothers, 181, Lange, Corsair, Fraser. Denid, 133, Smith. Suithamley, Jennings. Sam Taylor. Mariposa, Parsonst vza Daniel, Denie. Petrol, (Am) Rodgers. Minerra, Brown, Belvaderia, Estambrooks. New Margaret; Agen Turner & Co. - Arcatus, (Any Mingford: Olyphant & Co. Siripe, Redle. Fughesden Caller & Co.
Burd Lange & Co. D. and M. Rustomjne. Dent & Co. Fox Rawson & Ca.
do Wetmore & Co.
Order. do
do
'dov
BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPDA.
Maevitar & Co. Sir E. Egan, 320, Anderson. Murrur & Co. Molek, 475, Fegosum, Prines Albert: 632, Thompson, Form, H. Pugh. Dallas & Co. Robert Pulsford, 545, Robinson, Adrocute, 206, Wilki son. Marmion, 320, Jellard. Shepherden, 295, Pooles Aurora, 104, Maspey. Cordelia, Hughes.
den, Bayle Royal Alice, Hall,
Buure Beulahy
Dent & Co. Fez Rawson & Co. Lindsay & Co. Fletcher & Co.
Gibb Lávingston & Co.
Order.
Diram & Co. Fischer Willis & Co.